Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-07-14
PRACTICAL SIMPLICITY.
AS Exomplihed in the Case of
Papa Harrison.

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growled Mr.. Harrison, "the old story
of Flora McFlimsey over again, moth.
ing TO wear"
But, papa, you want us TO dres,
respectfully, don't you?" asked pretty
Polly, with suspicion of tear in her
eye.
"Why. yes; respectfully" replied
Mr.. Harrison, still grumpily, "my
mother dressed respectfully without
these everlasting fummeries you girls
are always teasing me for; good. plain,
sensible clothes and common-sens
shoes, no opera toes and French heels
on her feet" and he glanced suggest
lively at the dainty slipper, which mop
portunely showed itself beneath the
rufilc of Polly's pretty morning wrap
per. Ntt I..t
"Grandmamma wore long green
vail, and nice big bonnet, too. didn't
sheP" said mischievous Nellie. land
her hair in a little knob at the nape of
her neckp
lyon needn't make fun, Miss" re-
piled her father, sternly, "your grand
mother was always sensibly and neatly
dressed, and it would be refreshing 10
see some of her good taste in my fam
ily."
But really, Mr.. Harrison, the girls
have nothing suitable TO wear to Mrs.
Lincoln's grand party" said Mrs.
Harrison, meek, gentle-voiced little
woman.
mo, and they haven't had any thing
for the last live years. replied Mr..
Harrison. with withering sarcasm;
"buyl buy! and yet they are in the
same distressing situation Of the female
before mentioned, aud he leaned back
In his chair with the air OF having
clinched the conversation with an un-
answerablc argument.
81 wish was man." said pretty
Nell, with pout, "then could wear
one suit everywhere by varying my
neckties. -
"Papa, dear, you are going with us
10 the picnic, amt you?" said Kitty,
anxiously; she was dainty little fairy
and her fathers favorite. and, as she
spoke, she glanced at her sisters with
eyes so full Of fun aud mischief. that
they knew she had some plan in her
fertile little brain.
Picnic" said Mr. Harrison. In
softened tone; he could not be cross
with Kitty and she well knew it. Bugs
and earwigs! When want my dinner
seasoned with spiders and grand-dad-
dies, | can cat it in the garden"
Z ( 'Oh, but, papa, we want TO 90
awfully!'' said Kitty, coming and perch
ing herself on his knee; she took dar-
ing advantage of her privilege as the
youngest, land it is 50 awkward to 20
TO such place without gentleman"
"Oh, well! can charter Tom for
the occasion" said Mr. Harrison, quite
good-humoredly, "he is used 20 hand
ling packages, and you'll find lie will
manage your five baskets and fifteen
bundles in fine style" Tom was
porter in Mr.. Harrison's large store.
and doubtless morited the recommen-
dation.
but that isn't you, papa" replied
persistent Kitty, winding her arms
around her stif-necked parent. and
kissing the lips which could say such
unkind things
''Oh, you wheedlcr" responded Mr..
Harrison, with feeble attempt at dig
nifty, "but there; have just been in
formed that you have nothing 10 wear"
''Oh! just for a picnic. papa, one can
wear any thing, you know" and her
eyes danced q perfect jig Of delighted
mischief, ''plain white is perfectly suit
able for bug and beetle affair Of that
kind"
''ln my day plain white was consid-
cred just the thing for party occasions
also, said Mr.. Harrison, quite molli-
fled by his pei's attentions
"No hoops, or bustles, suppose"
said Kitty, thoughtfully.
mot hoop" replied Mr.. Harrison.
and MS for bustles. pahr'
"Now. papa. I'll make bargain
with YOU" said Kitty; 'if you'll 90 to
the picnic with US, wen agree to wear
our picnic dresses to the party. Isn't |
that fair?r
swell, fair enough II there's no hid |
den reservations" replied Mr.. Harri-
son, cautiously; chow many yards Of |
muslin and bolts OF ribbon is il going
10 take to befrill you for the picnicp"
''lf you II give me ten dollars think
J can manage the whole matter" re-
piled Kitty, demurely.
''WolL, we'll that's getting of cheap
ly," said Mr.. Harrison, laughing. as he
counted out the money. while Mrs Hai-
rison and the sisters looked on n per-
feet amazement, well knowing that
Kitty had some plan In her wise little
head. without in the least comprehend
ing what II could be.
''lt's a bargain then, papaP" said
Kitty, as she rose TO get her port
mOnnie.
''well. yes" replied Mr. Harrison.
rising, and putting on his hat. Il am
10 90 70 the picnic with you, and you
are TO go TO the party without pester-
ing ma for new dresses"
'.What in the world are you up 10,
NlttyP" said Nell and Polly in chorus,
upon her as their fathers
sounded on the gravel out
. 10. and Kitty threw herself into
hair. and laughed until tho green par
ot Ia biz e.-ge gTnvcv iSauirod. with
'is head on Ole side, '.Rlass mel what Z
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